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- 1SPARC fusion reactor positioned to demonstrate power breakeven▼SPARC positioned to demonstrate fusion power breakeven
Reports say SPARC, the compact tokamak being developed by Commonwealth Fusion Systems with MIT in Massachusetts, is positioned to demonstrate fusion power breakeven, the point at which a fusion device produces more energy than is needed to sustain the reaction. The claim is drawing attention from the physics and energy communities, as breakeven would be a major milestone on the path to practical fusion power.
- 2JOREK plasma simulation code released as open source▼JOREK magneto-hydro-dynamic simulation code now available open source
The JOREK magneto-hydro-dynamic simulation code, widely used in fusion research to model plasma behaviour in tokamaks, is now available under an open-source licence. The release, associated with the ITER Organisation, allows researchers worldwide to access, modify and contribute to the code, potentially accelerating collaboration in plasma physics and the development of fusion energy.
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Brookhaven National Laboratory has tested a superconducting AI chip using data from its tokamak fusion experiments. The work pairs an energy-efficient computing technology with plasma control data from fusion research. Details on results, partners, and timelines have not yet been made widely available beyond the initial report.
- 4New roadmap published on runaway electron damage in tokamaks▼The roadmap for runaway electron-induced plasma facing component damage in tokamaks
Researchers have outlined a roadmap addressing how runaway electrons in tokamak plasmas can damage plasma-facing components, a key challenge for fusion reactor designs. The work maps the mechanisms of harm and the mitigation strategies needed as fusion projects push toward operating machines that must withstand such extreme events.